Devon U13s started their ECB campaign with a disappointing eight-wicket defeat in Hampshire.Devon's first innings total of 93 all out was never going to be challenging for a strong Hampshire side.
Abbotskerswell opener Noah Wright showed promise with his 24.
The highlight was a bright knock of 31 from Jack Lockwood. He and skipper Alex Hannam put on 34 for the seventh wicket for a middle-order fight back but the fact that nine batsmen failed to reach double figures said it all. The hosts won in the 24th over.
Devon 93 (Wright 24, Lockwood 31). Hampshire 94-2. Devon lost by eight wickets.